- El Nino is causing widespread impacts globally, including droughts, wildfires, and increased flood risks across Southeast Asia, East Africa, South America, and Central Asia.
- El Nino is causing widespread impacts globally, including droughts, wildfires, and increased flood risks across Southeast Asia, East Africa, South America, and Central Asia.
- El Nino is causing widespread impacts globally, including droughts, wildfires, and increased flood risks across Southeast Asia, East Africa, South America, and Central Asia.
- El Nino is causing widespread impacts globally, including droughts, wildfires, and increased flood risks across Southeast Asia, East Africa, South America, and Central Asia.
El Niño Impacts Rainfall Patterns, Heightening Drought Concerns in India
- Reports
- 44
- Developments
- 12
- Repetition
- 75%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
El Niño conditions are currently impacting rainfall patterns across India, leading to significant agricultural challenges. The India Meteorological Department monitors the situation, noting that the all-India monsoon deficit stood at 13 percent as of mid-August. The affected area is vast, with 53.2 percent of India's landmass experiencing some degree of drought.
Why it matters
Acute drought conditions are currently threatening crops in Andhra Pradesh due to the influence of El Niño. The situation is compounded by the need for major cities like Mumbai to manage dwindling water reserves, which are currently being monitored closely.
Who's involved
- El NinoClimate phenomenon linked to adverse weather patterns and agricultural risk.
- India Meteorological DepartmentGovernment agency responsible for issuing national weather forecasts and advisories for India.
- IndiaNation facing widespread weather impacts, including drought and monsoon variability.
- agricultureThe sector facing threats due to reduced rainfall and weather volatility.
- Andhra PradeshState currently facing acute drought conditions due to the overall deficit.
- Central IndiaGeographic region experiencing rainfall deficits due to El Niño's influence.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- agricultureSpeculative
Agriculture could face revenue losses due to unpredictable weather patterns and reduced yields.
How this reaches others
Each traced step by step, with the reporting behind it- How will deficient rainfall affect agriculture in Madhya Pradesh?Madhya Pradesh faces reduced paddy acreage due to El Nino's deficient rainsReported
- How does the strengthening El Nino affect agricultural prospects in Andhra Pradesh?El Nino strengthens, causing significant rainfall deficits in Andhra PradeshReported
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Acute drought conditions are threatening crops in Andhra Pradesh due to the impact of El Niño, which is exceeding earlier estimates.Sub-event
El Nino conditions have formed and are strengthening, raising monsoon uncertainty in India.1 source
El Nino warns of lower rainfall, affecting monsoon expectations for Kerala and impacts on Maharashtra.1 source
IMD reports delayed monsoon arrival across India due to El Niño, raising economic concerns.1 source
Central India suffers deficit as IMD projects rainfall amid developing El Nino conditions.1 source
El Niño is linked to intensified temperature impacts and food inflation in India.1 source
IMD projects seasonal rainfall for India, noting El Niño's role in the sluggish monsoon start.1 source
IOD development negates El Nino's influence on Indian monsoon patterns.1 source
Show 4 earlier steps
El Nino impacts on weather and water resources in Maharashtra.1 source
Multi-state monsoon advance in India due to El Nino and IMD bulletin.1 source
El Nino's impact on rainfall patterns is affecting Indian agriculture.1 source
El Nino impacts rainfall in Central India; IMD issues long-range forecasts.1 source
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El Nino is causing widespread impacts globally, including droughts, wildfires, and increased flood risks across Southeast Asia, East Africa, South America, and Central Asia.Also in this story
- Intensifying El Niño is causing drought, higher temperatures, and reduced rainfall across Southeast Asia and Eastern/Southern Africa.
- El Nino is causing severe impacts, including wildfires in Indonesia, drought in Central America, and emergencies in Ecuador and Peru.
- El Niño is causing severe weather patterns, including heavier rainfall in the Americas, threats to rice supplies in Bangladesh, and unrest risks in Haiti.
- El Niño follows La Niña, and scientific bodies like NOAA and universities are monitoring the phenomenon.
The entities involved
- El Nino
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India Meteorological Department
meteorological agency of the Government of India
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Famers' Welfare, Govt of India
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Central India
geographic region
Related events
- El Nino impact has caused drought conditions, affecting farmers in Vizianagaram district.
- IMD reported rainfall deficiency in Northeast India due to weak rain-bearing systems and El Nino influence.
- El Niño and monsoon risks are weighing on industry growth and harming agricultural output due to deficient precipitation.
- El Nino poses risks to Indian agriculture, while the West Asia crisis impacts the Indian economy, prompting analysis by SBI Capital Markets.
- El Nino conditions caused below-normal rainfall in India on May 29, 2026.
Coverage
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